Job Description
Job Description
COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC.
JOB TITLE : SAIOP FACILITATOR / THERAPIST - SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
SUPERVISED BY : SAIOP Coordinator
REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :
- Graduation from a four-year college or university in human services or related field and 1-2 years of progressive substance abuse counseling experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Graduation from a Master’s degree program in social work, counseling, or clinical or substance use treatment psychology
- LCAS-A / LCAS through NCSAPPB preferred; and / or LCSW, LCSW-A / LPA / LCMHC-A, LCHM
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES :
Provides independent diagnostic, psycho-social and professional counseling for clients (adult & adolescents) with complicated substance abuse, addiction problems, mental health and co-occurring disorders- with an appropriate level of supervision. Facilitates Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSIFICATION :
Provides independent diagnostic and psycho-social evaluations and counseling which focus on complicated substance abuse and addiction as well as the issues generated from its impact on daily living and individual and family relationships.Facilitating an SAIOP group to focus on relapse prevention skills, family issues, support needs, emotion regulation skills, mental health education, life skills, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.Provides case management and community support to SAIOP clients to arrange, link, or integrate multiple services for SAIOP as well as assessment and reassessment of the client’s need for services.Evaluate the client's situation and their ability to deal with their problem; conduct an in-depth clinical interview to determine psycho-social and drug history, formulate a psycho-social assessment and initial treatment plan; provide in-depth counseling which can range from crisis intervention to dealing with personality disorders which are associated with their addictive and / or abusive behavior, and follow-up.The caseload is characterized as complex with a preponderance of adults, adolescents, and families with substance abuse, mental health and co-occurring disorder patients.The counseling methods are best characterized as individual and group utilizing reality, cognitive-behavioral, family, and supportive modalities. It is individualized depending on the needs of the clients.Provide information to and confer with schools, employers, and families on treatment plans, behavior management, and other problems and needs.Work with emergency referrals, conduct community educational workshops, provide professional services to referrals from the judicial system and statewide institutions.May be subject to inside environmental conditions and exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gasses or poor ventilation and subject to work in close quarters. Employees may be exposed to human body fluids and are covered by the OSHA rules and regulations on blood borne pathogens.Provides independent diagnostic, psycho-social and substance abuse evaluations and counseling which focus on complicated substance abuse and addiction as well as the issues generated from its impact on daily living and individual and family relationships.Provide in-depth counseling which can range from crisis intervention to dealing with personality disorders which are associated with their addictive and / or abusive behavior, and follow-up.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS : APPROX % OF TIME :
50% Direct Services :
SAIOP- Facilitates SAIOP, to include groups, individual, family counseling, case management, discharge / transition planning, etc.Counseling- Independently conducts individual, group, and family counseling and education using a variety of approaches. Conducts in-depth clinical interviews to assess substance abuse / mental health diagnosis, social history and mental status. Provides psychological counseling as needed.Case Management and / or Community Support- Assists clients by providing services related to housing, food, employment, education, life skills, disease management, wellness, medical issues, and transportation when appropriate. Monitors client attendance, behavior, and test results.20% Record Keeping : Maintains program and client records, DSS / TASC letters, completing paperwork in a timely, accurate and efficient manner in accordance with agency standards.
10% Indirect Services : Coordinates services with other agencies such as TASC, DSS, probation etc. through collateral contacts and correspondence. Planning and preparing for group sessions and activities for clients.
15% Staff Development : Actively participates in assigned activities such as supervision meetings, trainings, etc. Attends weekly case staffings and team meetings.
5% Other : Tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor and consistent with employees skills and knowledge.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
Considerable knowledge of the practical application of different therapeutic approaches, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and family therapy.Considerable knowledge of community resources.Knowledge of the psycho-social, socioeconomic and behavioral problems and their treatment.Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program.Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes and psycho-pharmacy.Skill in establishing rapport with a client and / or family and applying techniques of assessing psycho-social, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the client.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of civic, medical, social, and religious organizations.Ability to formulate treatment goals and to record concisely required documentation.Knowledge of various methods of psychological evaluation, including, but not limited to, conducting semi-structured diagnostic clinical interviews.Ability to communicate effective in oral and written forms.Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, reaching, and walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force constantly or frequently to move objects.Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading.SALARY & BENEFITS : Commensurate with experience, medical / dental insurance, life insurance, LTD disability insurance, retirement savings plan / 401K, paid time off programs.
Please mail, fax, or email your resume and cover letter to : (no phone calls please)
Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
ATTN : RECRUITMENT / HR
615 Shipyard Blvd.
Wilmington, NC. 28412
Fax : 910-790-0189
Email : jobs@coastalhorizons.org
Coastal Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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